Google Maps Now Shows You EV Charging Stations Based On Plug Type

Electric cars have been continuously developed in leaps and bounds, and they’re tending to be the rage in India. However, a major disadvantage of EVs is that their charging process is kind of hard as they don’t have any standard plug like smartphones. As such, finding a compatible station for charging could be very time-consuming for drivers – so Google Maps now happens to offer a dedicated solution.

For owners of EVs, they can open up the Google Maps app and choose the new feature that shows a map of nearby charging stations. According to Android Police, Google is also working on the feature to create more functions, aiming to help people top-up quickly their EV’s battery range on the go. In particular, it’ll also display them charging stations based on specific plug types. Before this, drivers had to navigate to other third-party apps to fulfill their need of finding compatible charging stations.

If you’re living in India, you might be surprised because there’s plenty of plug types for charging, which comes from a bunch of manufacturers. For instance, Tesla uses its own power connector while Nissan offers a charging system called CHAdeMO. In the meantime, BMWs and Volkswagens support a plug type named CCS, including Combo 1 and Combo 2.

Here’s how you can navigate to the menu and start trigger this new feature: Open Google Maps > Choose Settings > Click on Electric Vehicle Settings > Tap on Your Plugs > Choose your preferences and save.

The way Google lessens the number of tasks for EV drivers goes a long way in supporting the confidence of consumers in EVs, although it’s just a small addition.